Harry L. Englebright Dam
Key Takeaway
Harry L. Englebright Dam is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is debris control. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 242 ft (taller than 96.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,142 ft |
| Dam Type | Arch |
| Max Storage | 103.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 815 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | CA10105 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - Sacramento District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Harry L. Englebright Dam?
Harry L. Englebright Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Harry L. Englebright Dam?
Harry L. Englebright Dam is owned by USACE - Sacramento District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harry L. Englebright Dam built?
Harry L. Englebright Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Harry L. Englebright Dam?
Harry L. Englebright Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harry L. Englebright Dam?
Harry L. Englebright Dam has a dam height of 242 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Harry L. Englebright Dam last inspected?
Harry L. Englebright Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.